The Associated PressThis June 11, 2012 file photo shows LL Cool J at the premiere of the documentary film "A Death In The Family: The Show Must Go On" at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)

The 44-year-old rapper struggled with and subdued a suspected burglar early Wednesday morning at his home in the Studio City area, police said. He was not hurt.

Los Angeles police Sgt. Frank Preciado said Wednesday that police got a 911 call shortly before 1 a.m. from the performer's daughter, who said an intruder was in their home and her father was holding him downstairs.

"A physical altercation occurred between the suspect and the victim, James Todd Smith, also known professionally as LL Cool J," said Preciado. "My understanding is he just had him in custody with his physical strength."

A 58-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital and was expected to be arrested on suspicion of burglary. His identity wasn't released but there was no indication that he knew LL Cool J or had a personal vendetta, LAPD spokesman Richard French said.